writing and storytelling for social impact
I’m Eva Meszaros and I have a passion for driving change through the written word.
As an award-winning editor, writer, and development communications professional, I work to create content that informs, educates, and inspires meaningful action for social impact. I have helped raise more than $28 million in grant funding, and I am committed to practicing community-centric fundraising and ethical storytelling. Need writing support? Let’s chat.
Services
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Grant Writing
Proposals, reports, and other cultivation and stewardship materials for institutional and individual donors
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Donor Communications
Case statements, pitch sheets, annual reports, newsletters, stories of impact, stakeholder profiles, and more
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Strategic Support
Tailored strategy to help prioritize opportunities and ensure donors see their values and goals in your work
Principles
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Conscious language
Words have real impact and the ability to open minds and hearts. I study and practice the use of words that lift individuals’ identities and experiences, in the ways they choose.
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Ethical storytelling
Stories matter. When captured and shared with care, they center our humanity and deepen our connections. I work to honor and amplify stories of impact with accuracy, authenticity, and respect.
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Community-centric fundraising
I work to follow the principles of Community Centric Fundraising, a philosophy grounded in equity and social justice that prioritizes community, interdependence, and mutual support.